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Welcome to Mike’s Backyard Barbecue, your go-to BBQ destination at Garlic World! We’re open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, or until we sell out.
At Mike’s, we believe in serving only the freshest, slow-smoked meats. Each weekend, Mike starts the oak wood fire at 6 am to ensure everything is perfectly cooked by 11 am.
Our commitment to quality means we never reheat food, so when we run out, that’s it for the day. Any leftovers are shared with our neighbors or donated to the homeless, keeping our community spirit alive.






















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Order Ahead
Placing an order with Mike’s Backyard Barbecue is simple and convenient. You can call, message, or email us ahead of time to arrange your large group order.
Catering
On-Site Catering
Our catering service starts at $28 per person, including green salad, garlic bread, beans (baked or chili), and your choice of 1-4 meats: Tri-Tip, Ribs, Chicken, or Pulled Pork. Note that table service and cleanup are not included.
Catering
Pick-Up Catering
For those who prefer to enjoy our delicious BBQ at home, we offer a hassle-free pick-up catering service. Located at Garlic World in Gilroy, CA, you can place your order in advance and specify a pickup time.
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EXCELLENT Based on 49 reviews Emma N.2025-03-30Verified Sooooooo good! Meat was melting off the ribs it was so tender. My slow eating toddler scarfed down three ribs in minutes not even interested in the sauces (which are yummy but so unnecessary). Lovely seasoning and the tender bbq that you dream of. Can't wait to go back. Cecilia M.2025-03-26Verified Ordered food for my husband's birthday. Tri-tip was amazingly perfect and the ribs were just as good! Thus is now our go-to place. Leslie G.2025-03-10Verified Mike, I want to thank you for the delicious meal and sides. And for going the extra mile. I hope your family is doing well. Let's get together soon. Love Leslie. David H.2025-03-09Verified Mike's BBQ at Garlic World is a barbecue lover's dream! The brisket is incredibly tender with a rich, smoky flavor, and the ribs are perfectly cooked, falling right off the bone. The sides are just as impressive--the beans are packed with flavor, smoky and slightly sweet, while the coleslaw is fresh, crisp, and perfectly balanced, adding a nice crunch to the meal. Generous portions, great service, and unbeatable BBQ--this place is a wonderful casual spot for your must-visit! Ari R.2025-02-08Verified Incredibly friendly staff who clearly enjoy what they do and it shows in the food! I'm the kind of person who appreciates when bbq doesn't need to be covered in sauce to be good. While their sauces are delicious, the meat was juicy and flavorful with a great rub and definitely did not need the sauce to be tasty. Highly recommend! James W.2025-01-28Verified This is the best BBQ I have ever tasted!! Mike and crew make excellent tri-tip, ribs, chicken, beans, salad, garlic bread!! Mike is a first class act!!!! Beyond delicious!! And great people too!! Sterling B.2025-01-02Verified Been wanting to check this place out as I live in Gilroy but never had the chance to taste...went last week and they ran out meat(good thing) so I opted for a slab of ribs and some sides..the meat was very tasty and smoky.. looking forward to my next order so I can share with my bros.. Michael K.2024-12-21Verified Finally got to try Mike's backyard bbq this weekend. Definitely stop by if you are around the area, looking for some great homestyle bbq. We had a bit of everything, except the brisket (only Sundays ) and left full and happy. Check it out, this place will not disappoint Theresia H.2024-11-20Verified Always great service & food! Recommend ordering head of time because Mike sells out! Great guy! Knows how to BBQ! John D.2024-11-17Verified All I Want to Q Husband and wife run American BBQ catering and pop-up that serves up their wares every weekend at famous Hwy 101 S roadside specialty food stand, Garlic World. The Good: *Love the location at Garlic World, which is one of our favorite places to get spices, sauces, and pickled veg, as we stop-by often on the way back home when driving 101N. *Friendly service *Plenty of parking in the private lot *Outdoor seating only *Drinks and beer available but must be purchased thru Garlic World. *Great prices as the Small Family Meal is a steal at $49 *BBQ beans were very unique and delicious and had a very Bush's Baked Beans texture but a more earthy, less sweet flavor that we both adored. *Brisket (Sundays only) was solid! Nice smoke, tender, and thicc cuts. *Ribs were good but the texture was a little off. Just felt like they needed another 30-45min in the smoker, but otherwise they were great. *Three housemade sauces that were all pretty good, but the sweet & spicy was the best of the bunch. *Chicken was smokey and a bit dry, but overall very acceptable. *Housemade pickles! *Delivery thru DoorDash The Meh: *Coleslaw was OK but desperately needed salt. *Garlic Bread was really just French bread with the "essence" of Garlic. This is Gilroy--let us have the Garlic flavor! The Ugly: *Trying to merge back on the freeway can be a bit hairy, so gird your loins... 0_o Conclusion: Damn fine BBQ at great prices.
Timothy Borden2025-03-22 The barbecue ribs were fantastic. Moist tinder came off the bone, very easy and very tasteful. That's without the sauce. David Huey2025-03-09 Mike’s BBQ at Garlic World is a barbecue lover’s dream! The brisket is incredibly tender with a rich, smoky flavor, and the ribs are perfectly cooked, falling right off the bone. The sides are just as impressive—the beans are packed with flavor, smoky and slightly sweet, while the coleslaw is fresh, crisp, and perfectly balanced, adding a nice crunch to the meal. Generous portions, great service, and unbeatable BBQ—this place is a must-visit! Sanjeev Verma2025-03-02 incredible brisket on Sundays! come rest of week for ribs, etc. great stuff - mike is crushing it!! Sonia B2025-01-18 I wish we had found this place sooner! We ate very well and even shopped at the store! It will now be a place we come back to again and again when we visit from Fresno Fernando Orozco2024-11-17 We decided to stop here after hearing great things and reading some positive reviews, and we're glad we did. We've passed by this place countless times before, but now I’ll never forget the experience. My wife and I were both happily surprised by the food. We had ribs, chicken and pulled pork sandwiches—and everything was incredible. The sandwiches were delicious, but the ribs were something else. They practically fell off the bone with every bite. What really made the experience special, though, was Mike and his wife. Their warmth and hospitality made us feel like we were family. It’s rare to find a place where you not only love the food but also feel so welcomed. Honestly, even without the amazing food, we’d return just to enjoy their kindness. If you’re debating whether to stop, don’t think twice. 10/10 would recommend. You won’t regret it. Rachel2024-09-15 Stopped by at Garlic World and grabbed a brisket and garlic lovers tritip sandwich to go. Sandwiches came super fast. The meat was impressively tender. I'd skip the coleslaw and get only beans for the side next time. Joy2024-09-08 Soo good 🤤 I had to pause and take a photo of my brisket sandwich for this review 🤗 Briskets are available SUNDAYS only! We got lucky 🙂↔️